Need some help

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New to the forum, thought id skip the introduction and get straight down to business :)

Im looking to do some upgrades to my computer.

Firstly im after a new case since mine is about 3-4 years old :rolleyes: In terms of design i do like the lian li/silvestone cases I want something that obviously has good cooling, but doesnt sound like a rocket while running.

I dont plan to upgrade my cpu yet since most games still use dual core, and i dont use my system for much else, im planning on overclocking my cpu instead. I was looking at getting something like this http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-002-CS that supports various differant sockets so when i do upgrade, i wont need to replace the heatsink. Also would like 1-2 fans to go on this.

To control all the fans would like a pretty decent fan controller.

Lastly i think i need a new power supply (i have some random make) i recently got a 5850 and later this year/januray time, im planning to buy another for crossfire. Would like something that will be powerfull enough for them & future upgrades.

So to sum it all up i need.

  • [*]Case - Would like a nice bit of room in it for future upgrades.

  • [*]Heatsink - Prefer one that supports multiply sockets

  • [*]Fan/s for the heatsink if needed

  • [*]Fan Controller

  • [*]Power Supply - Powerfull enough for crossfire & future upgrades.

I would say in total id be willing to spend around £300
 
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Stick with the H50, the main alternatives are only a few £ less and are air cooled, so generally worse performing (Unless you spend a decent amount on fans)

The PSU I'd go Corsair 750w, it'l be more than enough for crossfire, and even if you upgrade to an i7 board it'll last, especially with the 7 year warranty.

Spend £100ish on the case, the HAF 932 or the Antec 900/902 will sort you out, then find a fan controller you like the look of and a couple of decent fans (I'm by no means an expert so I won't recommend) for £50 and you're away.

EDIT: What the guy above me said works as well, but the 1200 isn't much better than the 902, just a bit more roomy
 
Somthing like this mate
The psu is very good.
You wont need any fans as the fans on the fortress are silent.
You can do push/pull on the h50 with the case fan and the h50 fan
The zalman controller is a great fan controller, and is black so matches your case.
Also, you wanted a silverstone case, there you have it. Looks like the dogs gonads, great cooling, good cable managing and a big case.
 
Welcome to the forum :)

Think 2 5870's in a i7 system probally wont reach 650w so you will be fine
 
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